[SOLVED] Too little clearance between PSU and GPU?

[Xotai]

Just bought a new small form factor system and it seems to me that there's totally inadequate clearance between the GPU fans and the PSU. Am I right to be annoyed?

Edit:

https://imgur.com/OLl2Rpv

View: https://i.imgur.com/OLl2Rpv.jpg


Hopefully the photo is accessible now. System's a mini-ITX from Scan, GPU is an EVGA 3070, case is Fractal Design Nano S. Feels they should not have been configurable together given the clearance.

 

[COLGeek]

What are the specs for this system (make/model of all components)? I assume this is a mini-ITX system. Yes, they can be challenging to build.

 

[Lutfij]

The image you've include must be the wrong one. I'm seeing a no entry image in the center of your post. If the intention was to shoot us an image of the clearance issue you're speaking of, then you were on the right track. Host your image on Imgur and then parse a link for us to see.

 

[Xotai]

Hopefully the photo works now, added some details to the post on components.

 

[COLGeek]

Seems a SFX format PSU would have been a better choice than a full-size PSU. I have a similar system, using the same case and use one of these:

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-sgx-ssr-500sgx-500w/p/N82E16817151230

 

[Xotai]

Yeah, just assumed that the system configuration they offered made sense

 

[COLGeek]

Couple things (not fan of how that is stuffed together, BTW). First, you have a bit of "GPU droop" going on. You might be able to wedge the gap between the PSU and GPU to even out the GPU, that will help with additional airflow to the fans.

Be sure to populate both front fan mounts to suck in cool air for the system. This could help as well.

Of course, you could always swap the PSU yourself and keep the original Corsair as a backup.